On the morning of Saturday, July 5, pupils attending a music club at Sir Thomas Rich’s School in Gloucester were evacuated after a threat was reported to the school. The incident took place around 10 a.m. while students were participating in the school orchestra at the Longlevens location.
Gloucestershire Police promptly responded, asking students to leave the premises and closing surrounding roads to ensure safety. Parents arrived to collect their children following the evacuation. After conducting a comprehensive search and investigation, the police declared the area safe and issued an all-clear later that morning.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said, “We investigated a report of threats received by schools across Gloucestershire. We urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or concerns immediately by calling 999.”